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• It's goodbye from him: Stars, friends and family gather in Croydon for Ronnie Corbett's funeral - Croydon Advertiser

  18-04-2016 22:53 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  It's goodbye from him: Stars, friends and family gather in Croydon for Ronnie Corbett's funeral
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  COMEDIANS, celebrities, friends and family gathered in Shirley to say their final goodbyes to legendary funnyman Ronnie Corbett at his funeral today. Michael Parkinson, David Walliams and Jimmy Tarbuck were some of the well-known faces who turned out ...
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• Croydon Police claim bashment ban 'absolutely nothing to do with us'. This recording shows it was - Croydon Advertiser

  18-04-2016 22:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
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  Croydon Police claim bashment ban 'absolutely nothing to do with us'. This recording shows it was
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  POLICE have told a council committee that a ban on a form of Jamaican music at a Croydon nightclub had "absolutely nothing" to do with them. James Rankin, a barrister representing the Metropolitan Police, told a licensing hearing on Friday that it was ...and more »
  
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• Croydon councillor who fleeced mentally ill wife: 'I did nothing...

  18-04-2016 20:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A POLITICIAN who fleeced his mentally ill wife, forcing her to sleep rough in a park, has told a council meeting he did "nothing wrong".Matthew Kyeremeh, a councillor in Thornton Heath, "fraudulently and with determination, deliberation and calculation" deprived his wife Angela of her assets, a family court judge ruled. The 62-year-old was sacked as deputy cabinet member for communities, safety and justice and suspended by Labour after the judgment was published last month...
  
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• 'Crime against the community': Leading violinist attacks council for Fairfield Halls closure plan

  18-04-2016 17:31
  
  The intervention from Nigel Kennedy comes as campaigners prepare to deliver a petition to Croydon Council protesting against the closure.
  
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• RECAP: Croydon Council debates Fairfield Halls future, Brexit and...

  18-04-2016 17:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  CROYDON Council met tonight for a full council meeting, where the debate focused on Fairfield Halls and Brexit, among other issues. Top of the agenda was the debate over the future of Fairfield Halls, which has been prompted by a public petition urging the Labour council to reconsider its decision to close the halls in July ahead of a two-year refurbishment. Tonight also saw a debate on the council's official stance towards the EU referendum in June. RECAP: Shamed councillor who...
  
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• LIVE: Croydon Council debates Fairfield Halls future, Brexit and...

  18-04-2016 17:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  CROYDON Council meets tonight for a full council meeting, where the debate is set to focus on Fairfield Halls and Brexit, among other issues. Top of the agenda is the debate over the future of Fairfield Halls, which has been prompted by a public petition urging the Labour council to reconsider its decision to close the halls in July ahead of a two-year refurbishment. Tonight will also see a debate on the council's official stance towards the EU referendum in June. Stay up-to-date with...
  
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• PICTURES: Stars bid farewell to Ronnie Corbett in Croydon

  18-04-2016 16:50
  
  Michael Parkinson, Rob Brydon and Harry Hill were among the famous faces who attended the funeral of the much-loved entertainer in Shirley this afternoon.
  
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• It's goodbye from him: Stars, friends and family gather in...

  18-04-2016 15:11 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  COMEDIANS, celebrities, friends and family gathered in Shirley to say their final goodbyes to legendary funnyman Ronnie Corbett at his funeral today.Michael Parkinson, David Walliams and Jimmy Tarbuck were some of the well-known faces who turned out to pay their respects to Corbett at the St John the Evangelist Church, near the family's Croydon home.The coffin is carried to the church (Photo: Daily Mirror)Other mourners included comedians Rob Brydon, Barry Cryer and Harry Hill.Stars met and...
  
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• Dog found miles from home at Matthews Yard reunited with owner...

  18-04-2016 15:10 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A DOG who walked himself to Matthews Yard was reunited with his owner after a Twitter appeal.Pete Hamilton, chief of Hoodoo's in Matthews Yard, off Surrey Street, said he was "pottering about" when he spotted the dog in the café on Friday afternoon.
  Recognising pup Pixie as belonging to a regular customer Pete quickly realised the whippet cross' owner was nowhere in sight.But when the musician called the phone number on the dog's collar he couldn't get through. Pixie was...
  
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• PICTURES: Stars arrive in Croydon to pay last respects to Ronnie Corbett

  18-04-2016 14:45
  
  Michael Parkinson, Rob Brydon and Harry Hill were among the famous faces who attended the funeral of the much-loved entertainer in Shirley this afternoon.
  
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• Sainsbury's recalls children's yoghurts amid fears pots contain...

  18-04-2016 13:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  SAINSBURY'S has recalled two batches of children's yoghurt amid fears they may contain bits of plastic.The chain, which has a supermarket on Purley Way and smaller branches throughout the borough, is recalling some of its Strawberry Fromage Frais Pouches as they may contain pieces of blue plastic.And Muller Kids Corner Butterflies Strawberry yoghurt four-packs have been recalled over fears they may also contain a small piece of plastic.Both the product recalls were issued by the Food Standards..
  
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• 'Caring' Norbury schoolgirl has brunette locks chopped for...

  18-04-2016 13:16 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A 'CARING' Norbury schoolgirl has had her long, brunette hair chopped off for charity.Nicole Tilley, 11, decided to get her hip-length locks cut and donated to provide wigs for children suffering with hair loss through cancer treatment.Now Nicole, who has never changed her hairstyle, loves her new do and is "overwhelmed" by the more than £800 she has also raised for Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens. "It feels great that I have helped someone that is really ill, I'm quite...
  
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• Croydon Comedy Festival to return this summer - Croydon Guardian

  18-04-2016 13:10 via croydonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Don't be last to know! Get the latest local news, straight to your inbox. Sign up. After a successful debut last year, Croydon Comedy Festival will be back in June and July. The current line-up features 28 shows across three venues, with more acts ...
  
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• Croydon Comedy Festival to return this summer

  18-04-2016 12:56
  
  After a successful debut last year, Croydon Comedy Festival will be back in June and July.
  
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• Croydon Police claim bashment ban 'absolutely nothing to do with...

  18-04-2016 12:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  POLICE have told a council committee that a ban on a form of Jamaican music at a Croydon nightclub had "absolutely nothing" to do with them. James Rankin, a barrister representing the Metropolitan Police, told a licensing hearing on Friday that it was Dice Bar owner Roy Seda's idea not to play bashment, another word for dancehall.He claimed the story had been subjected to "reverse spin" and "reported inaccurately in the Croydon Advertiser". Not only does...
  
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• Police confirm man, 78, died after being struck by train at East...

  18-04-2016 12:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A 78-YEAR-OLD man from Croydon died after being hit by a train at East Croydon, police confirmed today (Monday, April 18).The elderly man was pronounced dead at the scene after police, paramedics, firefighters and the air ambulance were called to the station at 9.30am on Saturday, British Transport Police said. The man's family have been informed and his death is not being treated as suspicious. ABTP spokesman said a file will be prepared for the coroner.YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE TO READ: Lorry and...
  
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• Pensioner, 78, dies after being hit by train at East Croydon

  18-04-2016 12:26
  
  His family have been informed and his death is not being treated as suspicious, a BTP spokesman said this morning.
  
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• ​Mystery surrounds hot air balloon seen by thousands flying over...

  18-04-2016 11:57 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A RAINBOW coloured hot air balloon graced the skies of New Addington last week.However, the reasons for the balloon lowly flying over house roofs on the estate is so far unknown. Residents posted their pictures online of the multicoloured balloon as it glided through Croydon during rush hour last Thursday morning.It was seen spotted moving over Rowdown Crescent, Layhams Road and above Fairchildes School.Do you know why the balloon was flying over the borough last week? Get in touch on...
  
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• Borough commander defends Croydon police after committee rejects...

  18-04-2016 11:35 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  CROYDON'S most senior police officer has defended taking a Croydon nightclub to a licensing review. Police produced 404 pages of evidence to support their claim that Dice Bar was a source of persistent trouble in the town centre. Their barrister told a licensing committee on Friday that the High Street venue's record had been "woeful". But the three-strong panel rejected a request to curtail Dice Bar's opening hours and decided to take no action against the club. Sarah Clover,...
  
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• Driver escapes unhurt after car crashes into railings in West...

  18-04-2016 11:01 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A DRIVER escaped unhurt after his Volkswagen Polo crashed into some railings in West Croydon last night. Croydon MPS said police officers were called the collision at the junction of St James Road and Tavistock Road at 11.20pm. The driver was not injured and no arrests were made, police said. A road traffic collision on St James Road. No injuries but the car will need some tender loving care #Croydoncops pic.twitter.com/XpQRPULWII— Croydon MPS (@MPSCroydon) April 17, 2016
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• Firefighters piggyback teenager stranded in Crystal Palace Park...

  18-04-2016 10:30 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A FIREFIGHTER gave a teenager a rescue piggyback after he became stranded in a pond in Crystal Palace Park yesterday. Five fire trucks were called to help fish the 14-year-old from the pond yesterday, Lance Chenery, police sergeant from Biggin Hill MPS, said.
  Some rescues are hi tech...teenager rescued by @LondonFire - Crystal Palace Park. Needed 5 fire trucks!! pic.twitter.com/kCACED3Rkn— PS Lance Chenery (@MPSBigginHill) April 17, 2016The youngster had climbed to the pontoon in the...
  
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• Ronnie Corbett's widow taken to hospital suffering health scare...

  18-04-2016 10:19 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  RONNIE Corbett's widow suffered a health scare ahead of her late husband's funeral, it has been revealed.Anne was rushed from the couple's Shirley home to A&E in Croydon University Hospital since the comedy legend died age 85, reports the Daily Mail.Family friend and showbusiness journalist Michael Thornton said Anne, who will turn 83 next week, spent several days in hospital for tests.He said: "I'm extremely relieved to be able to say that Anne is OK."They only kept her in for a...
  
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• Minister urges Croydon Council to explain £58,000 spent on...

  18-04-2016 10:19 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A GOVERNMENT minister has asked Croydon Council to explain why it spent £58,000 sending residents "political propaganda".Nearly 140,000 households received a letter last year informing them the council was cutting the free collection of garden waste. It said that "due to budget cuts from central government" the council could "no longer afford to run the service".Chris Philp, Croydon South MP, complained to Marcus Jones, Minister for Local Government, that the...
  
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• UPDATE: Three-lorry crash closes Purley Way

  18-04-2016 10:10
  
  Police, paramedics and firefighters were sent to the crash this morning.
  
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• Legendary comedian Ronnie Corbett to be laid to rest in Croydon

  18-04-2016 10:04
  
  The entertainer, best known as being half of the comedy duo The Two Ronnies, died last month aged 85 having been diagnosed with a form of motor neurone disease.
  
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• Lorry and two rubbish trucks in dramatic crash on Purley Way

  18-04-2016 09:47 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A LORRY and two rubbish trucks were in a crash in Purley Way in the early hours of this morning. Police were called to the collision at the junction of Edgehill Lane, Purley at 4.15am, and closed Purley Way.The lorry and one of the rubbish trucks were badly damaged, police said, but the drivers were all unhurt.Fire crews from Purley, Wallington and a rescue unit from Croydon stations were called to the scene.A firefighter from Purley station said the lorry was "completely...
  
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• Signal problems at London Victoria cause reduced rush hour...

  18-04-2016 09:25 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  SIGNAL problems at London Victoria blocked railway lines this morning. The problems between Clapham Junction and London Victoria meant fewer London bound trains were able to run, Southern said, causing delays for commuters.
  #LondonVictoria Engineers continue to work to resolve the problem. Apologies if you are affected, see @nationalrailenq for service info.— Network Rail (@networkrail) April 18, 2016Southern tickets were being accepted on Gatwick Express, London Overground, London...
  
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• TRAVEL: Commuter chaos as points failure cancels trains across south London

  18-04-2016 09:13
  
  A “points failure” between London Victoria and Clapham Junction is delaying trains by up to 30 minutes and cancelling some services.
  
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• Five fire crews called to give PIGGYBACK to teenage boy stranded in Crystal Palace Park lake

  18-04-2016 09:00
  
  A teenage boy who was stranded in the middle of a lake in Crystal Palace Park was rescued by firefighters yesterday (April 18).
  
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• 'Drone' hits British Airways flight near Heathrow Airport

  18-04-2016 08:52
  
  The British Airways flight from Geneva was struck when it approached the west London airport at about 12.50pm yesterday.
  
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• TRAFFIC: Three lorry crash closes South Croydon road

  18-04-2016 08:30
  
  A South Croydon road is closed this morning after a three-lorry crash.
  
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• WEATHER: Bright start but cloudy conditions expected for the week

  18-04-2016 08:12
  
  The Met Office predicts that temperatures will reach a high of 12 Celsius today with cloud cover to arrive this afternoon and stay for the majority of the week.
  
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• What's on - 14 reasons to go out this week in south London

  18-04-2016 05:30
  
  From Wrestling to food festivals, star comedians, musicals, quizzes and kids' quests, there is something for everyone to enjoy in south London this week.
  
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